Cilantro Pesto Grilled Shrimp Food

SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Pesto: Grate 1 teaspoon zest from the lime and juice the entire lime for about 2 tablespoons of juice. Combine the zest and juice with the cilantro, green onions, chopped pecans, chopped garlic, sugar, vegetable oil, and extra-virgin olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the mixture until well-combined, but still slightly chunky. Season the pesto with salt, and pepper, to taste.
• Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the pesto. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the shrimp until just opaque and pink, about 3 minutes. Put a generous spoonful of pesto into a serving bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Serve the remaining pesto on the side or freeze for another use.

FABULOUS CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and return water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well.
• In an electric food processor or blender, blend cilantro, garlic, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, nuts, and salt. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and blend the pesto. Add more olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
• Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss.

CILANTRO PESTO GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a bowl, and toss them with 6 tablespoons of the pesto.
• Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to high heat, or preheat the broiler.
• Thread the shrimp crosswise onto long metal skewers, about five to six to a skewer.
• Grill or broil the skewers in batches, 3 inches from the coals or heating element, for 3 minutes per side.
• Remove the shrimp from the skewers and place them in bowl.
• Toss with the remaining 6 tablespoons pesto, and serve immediately.
• For Pesto: Place the cilantro leaves in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the machine on and off until the leaves are coarsley chopped.
• Add the pine nuts, garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper and pulse the machine on and off until the mixture is well chopped but not pureed.
• With the machine rumming, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube and process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
• Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate covered, up to 3 days.
• Makes about 3/4 cup.

CILANTRO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in flour and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a golden brown roux.
• Add onions, celery, jalapeno and garlic.
• Cook 3 minutes.
• Gradually stir in clam juice (or shrimp broth).
• Add cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Cook 1 more minute.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Cover skillet and cook 3 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and no longer translucent.
• Remove from heat, add lime juice and season to taste. (Tabasco is our preferred seasoning)
• Serve immediately with cooked rice or angel hair pasta.

HEALTHY SHRIMP TACOS WITH CILANTRO LIME PESTO

Steps:

• Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and arrange them out in a single layer. Cook until pink on bottom, about 1 ½-2 minutes. Turn and cook until pink on other side and cooked through (they should be white throughout), about 1 ½-2 minutes longer. Transfer to large bowl and add 1/3 cup of the Cilantro Lime Pesto (reserve the leftover pesto for serving). Toss well to coat.
• To assemble the tacos, spread a bit of the pesto over warm tortillas and top with the shrimp, avocado slices and cabbage. Drizzle the tacos with Mexican crema or sour cream and serve with hot sauce, if desired. Enjoy!

GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil, add the dough, and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half. Divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Spread a few tablespoons of the Cilantro Pesto over each pizza, top with a few slices of buffalo mozzarella, and then top with 4 shrimp and cilantro leaves. Place the pizza on the grill until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.;
• Preheat the grill to medium-high.
• Brush each shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through (shrimp will be opaque and turn pink).